BetaShares Australian Sustainability Leaders ETF

BetaShares Australian Sustainability Leaders ETF is an exchange-traded fund that provides targeted exposure to a diversified portfolio of Australian companies identified for their leadership in sustainability and ethical business practices. Its primary purpose is to enable investors to access companies that meet stringent environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, with an explicit exclusion of firms involved in the fossil fuel industry or activities considered inconsistent with responsible investment principles. The fund tracks the Nasdaq Future Australian Sustainability Leaders Index, which incorporates a rigorous screening and selection process to include only those companies deemed 'Sustainability Leaders,' often based on their alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The ETF’s holdings represent sectors across the Australian economy but focus on firms that demonstrate positive contributions to sustainable business activities, while avoiding those with significant negative environmental or social impacts. This makes the fund significant in the Australian market for investors seeking transparent, rules-based exposure to ethical and sustainable equities, supporting the shift toward responsible and impact-oriented investment strategies. BetaShares Australian Sustainability Leaders ETF is also recognized by responsible investment certification bodies, reinforcing its reputation as a credible vehicle for ESG-focused portfolio construction.